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Tomara Family History

Tomara Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Tomaras, Tomala, Komara, Tomaro, Omar, Toyama, Toma, Tamura, Kamara

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Where is the Tomara family from?

You can see how Tomara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tomara family living in Arizona. This was about 20% of all the recorded Tomara's in USA. Arizona and 4 other states had the highest population of Tomara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tomara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Factory Worker ( Cosh ) was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomara. 100% of Tomara men worked as a Factory Worker ( Cosh ).

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Worker ( Cosh )
    100%

What Tomara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Tomara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomara census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 84 immigration records available for the last name Tomara. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Tomara. For the veterans among your Tomara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomara lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1986, in the United States, Tomara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tomara in 1968 was 68, and 87 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tomara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomara ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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